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App	Apple Translate	Google Translate
Overall score	82	94
Tagline	Private, on-device, effortless	The dependable all-rounder
Best for	TravelMedicalFamily	TravelShoppingFamily
Use-case fit	6	7
Verdict	The best choice for Apple users who want fast, private, offline translation without installing another app.	If you want one free app that handles almost every language and situation, Google Translate is still the safest default.
Pros	Runs fully on-device for strong privacy Built into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS — no extra download needed Clean, fast interface with offline support	Supports nearly 250 languages — the widest coverage of any free app Camera translation, handwriting, and voice conversation modes Free offline packs for dozens of languages
Cons	Only available on Apple devices Limited to ~20 languages No web or Android support	Quality drops on low-resource and long-tail languages Privacy-sensitive text is processed on Google servers Business document formatting is not its strength
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Quick takeaway

Apple Translate leads this comparison with an overall score of 82. It is strongest for Travel and Medical. Google Translate is the closest alternative at 94. Choose Apple Translate if runs fully on-device for strong privacy; pick Google Translate if supports nearly 250 languages — the widest coverage of any free app.